What Are MAU and Launchers?
In RF Online Next, MAU and Launchers are classified as Sacred Weapons — powerful combat units that significantly boost your fighting capability.
MAU (Main Action Unit)
A MAU is a powerful mech robot that your character boards and pilots directly. It is deployed for a limited time by tapping or swiping its icon on-screen.
MAU — a rideable mech, ideal for single-target boss battles.
- Deployed for a limited time per sortie
- Exceptionally strong against single enemies
- Best used during boss battles for maximum damage output
Launcher
A Launcher is an autonomous turret robot that you deploy alongside your character. Unlike the MAU, the Launcher cannot move — but it automatically attacks nearby enemies independently.
Launcher — a stationary turret that auto-attacks nearby enemies.
How to Unlock the MAU
The MAU becomes available as you progress through the main story. Here is what you need to do:
- 1 Progress through the Main Chapter 3 story quests.
- 2 The Hangar option will appear in the menu once you reach the relevant chapter milestone.
- 3 If the MAU icon is not yet visible, continue clearing main chapters until it unlocks.
Holy Gas — MAU & Launcher Fuel
Both MAU and Launchers require a fuel called Holy Gas to operate. Understanding this system is key to using your Sacred Weapons efficiently.
Free Daily Usage
MAU and Launcher can be used free for 10 minutes each day.
Manual Refill from the Hangar
Access the Hangar via the top-right menu to manually refill Holy Gas.
- Open the Hangar from the menu in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Tap the Refill button to instantly add 1 minute of Holy Gas charge.
Auto-Refill Setting
Enable Auto-Refill so Holy Gas replenishes automatically after each sortie.
Enable Holy Gas Auto-Refill Settings on the Hangar screen to avoid manual refilling after every sortie. When your gauge reaches 100%, it will automatically recharge to 10 minutes of operating time at the end of a mission.
Where to Farm Holy Gas
Holy Gas drops reliably from the Biosuit Training Mode in the Scion Training Grounds.
Repairs & Maintenance
After a sortie, your MAU and Launcher are automatically retrieved to the Hangar and begin auto-repairs. They cannot be deployed again until repairs are complete.
Checking Repair Time
You can view the remaining repair time directly from the Hangar screen.
Instant Repair Tickets
Instant Repair Tickets can be purchased from the Loyalty Shop to skip repair wait times.
Speed up repairs by using Instant Repair Tickets, available for purchase in the Loyalty Shop.
How to Obtain MAU and Launchers
Blueprints from Achievements (Max Level)
Reach max level on your current MAU/Launcher to receive the next unit's blueprint as an achievement reward.
MAU and Launchers are upgraded sequentially from their starting level. When a unit reaches its maximum level, you will automatically receive the blueprint for the next unit as an achievement reward.
Blueprints from Monsters (Special Mechs)
Special MAU and Launcher blueprints drop from specific monsters and bosses.
MAU and Launchers classified as "Special" require blueprints dropped by specific monsters and bosses. You can check which enemies drop the blueprints in the blueprint details screen.
How to Upgrade MAU and Launchers
Enhancement Nodes — The Core Material
MAU enhancement nodes and Credits are consumed each time you level up a Sacred Weapon.
To level up your MAU or Launcher, go to the Hangar and consume:
- Credits
- Enhancement Nodes (specific to each Sacred Weapon type)
Each enhancement node slot can also be substituted with an Arcane Node as an alternative material.
MAU vs. Launcher — Different Node Types
MAU nodes and Launcher nodes are different items — do not mix them up when purchasing packs.
Rover MAU Effect Bonus
Rare Rovers with the MAU Effect boost your stats while riding, providing an extra power layer.
Some rare and higher-grade Rovers have a special MAU Effect that boosts your stats while you are riding in an MAU. When choosing your Rover, keep an eye out for this bonus — it provides a meaningful stat increase during MAU combat.
Where to Farm Enhancement Nodes
Best Source: Scion Training Grounds (Daily)
Enhancement nodes appear in Scion Training Grounds rewards from Stage 71 onward.
Your primary daily source of enhancement nodes is the Sacred Weapons Training mode inside the Scion Training Grounds dungeon. Enhancement nodes are added to the reward pool starting from Stage 71, so push your progress daily.
All Enhancement Node Sources — Ranked
| Source | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scion Training Grounds | ★★★★★ | Best daily source; nodes available from Stage 71 of Sacred Weapons Training mode |
| Paid Packs | ★★★★★ | Some packs include large quantities of enhancement nodes — check the shop regularly |
| Missions | ★★★★☆ | Bulk availability through monthly missions; select MAU-related missions for best yield |
| Events | ★★★☆☆ | Included in some event rewards; check active events regularly |
| Achievements | ★★☆☆☆ | Primarily Arcane Nodes; MAU nodes sometimes received when unlocking new machines |
| Quests | ★☆☆☆☆ | Available in a limited number of subquests; check "How to obtain enhancement nodes" in-game |
| Material Conversion | ★☆☆☆☆ | Converts non-bound rare+ equipment; nodes may appear but difficult to obtain intentionally (unlocked at Lv. 50) |
Mission Rewards
Select MAU-related missions in monthly missions to earn enhancement nodes in bulk.
Achievement Rewards
Sacred Weapon achievements primarily reward Arcane Nodes; MAU nodes are also occasionally included.
Material Conversion
Material Conversion (unlocked at Lv. 50) can occasionally yield enhancement nodes from rare equipment.
Material Conversion is a feature unlocked at Level 50. It lets you convert non-bound equipment of Rare grade or higher into other equipment or items. Enhancement nodes may appear as one of the conversion results, though this is not a reliable method to farm them intentionally.
Quick Summary & Daily Checklist
- Run Scion Training Grounds – Sacred Weapons Training mode every day (Stage 71+ for nodes)
- Enable Holy Gas Auto-Refill so you never lose fuel between sorties
- Use MAU in boss battles for maximum single-target damage
- Deploy Launcher and MAU simultaneously for full Sacred Weapon coverage
- Choose MAU-related monthly missions to bulk up your enhancement node stock
- Pick a Rover with the MAU Effect for bonus stats during MAU combat
- Be careful when buying packs: MAU nodes ≠ Launcher nodes
